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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.37, 24,001.33 and 7,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.37, 24,001.33 and 7,233.27 is: 10,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.37 : 24,001.33 = 7,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.37/24,001.33 = 7,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.37x = 24,001.33 × 7,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.37x = 173,607,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,607,980.24/15,998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,851.61

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